Bachelor in Applied Psychology (Bachelor's)

More than 1,200 students from 27 states and 11 countries make up Malone University’s campus community in Canton, Ohio. Student life includes the Malone International Student Association, Multicultural Student Union, clubs, honor societies, music groups, intramural sports, and Campus Activities Board events. Students can also join spiritual formation gatherings, community worship, Life Groups, and student-led service activities. Malone has 20 NCAA Division II teams, and more than 350 student athletes compete in its athletics program.

Malone is a Bible-based Christian university that integrates faith into academic study. Its academic divisions include Business and Technologies, Humanities, Education and Ministry, Natural and Health Sciences, and Social and Behavioral Sciences. Programs range from Spanish for Service and the Professions, nursing, education, business, counseling, and social work to Zoo and Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Rehabilitation, Worship Arts, and Urban Studies. Academic resources include the Honors Program, one-on-one mentoring, CORE100 for new freshmen, tutoring, advising, internships, service learning, and short-term service opportunities abroad.

The Canton campus sits in Northeast Ohio, with access to Cleveland, Akron, Columbus, and Pittsburgh. Nearby schools, healthcare facilities, businesses, and recreational venues provide opportunities for jobs, internships, co-ops, practicums, and student teaching. International students should know that Malone’s community is explicitly Christian and welcomes students from different faith backgrounds. The university offers rolling admissions, scholarships and grants, and financial aid. Its Center for Intercultural Studies supports study-away programs and service learning.

This programme is designed for students interested in mental health and chemical dependency counseling. It prepares students for licensure as a chemical dependency counseling assistant in Ohio. The curriculum integrates Christian faith with the scientific study of human behavior. Students gain practical experience through internships in community and clinical settings.

Focus areas include Chemical Dependency Counseling, Behavioral Health, Faith Integration in Psychology, Addictions Counseling, Treatment Methods in Chemical Dependency, Assessment and Diagnosis in Chemical Dependency.

The programme requires a total of 120 credits, distributed across general education, major-specific courses, and practicum experiences. Students complete a capstone internship in applied settings such as counseling centers and community organizations.

Graduates enter roles such as chemical dependency counselor assistant, substance abuse counselor, case manager, and correctional treatment specialist.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submit official transcripts and a completed application form.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 76% of applicants.